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Kent Christensen MD
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. - Kent Christensen, a man of deep faith and compassion, died January 28, 2022 in Edina, MN after a long illness. Born in Casper, WY, September 30, 1935, he graduated from Natrona County High School before attending University of Wyoming and University of Colorado medical school. After an internship at Philadelphia General, he served as general medical officer at FE Warren Air Force base, Cheyenne, WY 1961-1963. He completed an ENT residency at the University of Minnesota in 1967 and returned to Casper where he established Wyoming Otolaryngology PC.
Kent was an outstanding doctor, seeing thousands of clinical and surgical patients, widely respected for his skill, admired by those he worked with for his kindness. He had a special affinity for serving Native Americans, working with Indian Health service on Arapaho and Shoshone reservations. In 2000 he retired from full-time practice and moved to Minnesota where he worked part time until his 80th birthday including time at the University of Minnesota ENT department where he'd done his residency years earlier, also serving as a volunteer at Uptown Clinic.
Kent loved his family and treasured times backpacking in the Wind River Mountains and later exploring the Boundary Waters. Music was always important in his life. He organized a small band while in high school that played dances throughout central Wyoming and later sang in a number of choirs.
Kent is survived by his wife, Marilyn; children, Brad Christensen, Brent (Karin) Christensen, Arik (Sue) Christensen, and Laurel (Brian) Christensen Van Meveren; stepchildren, Erik (Ana Paula) Holm, Kathryn (Kristofer) Layon, and John Holm; 16 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; six sisters-and brothers-in-law; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, A.A. and Esther (Twedt) Christensen.
A celebration of life will be held Friday, February 11th at 2 pm at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 4100 S. Lyndale Ave, Minneapolis, MN. Service will be live streamed at blctcmn.co/stream.
Memorials preferred to Lutheran Partners in Global Ministry, 4570 W. 77th St., Ste. 124, Minneapolis, MN 55435, Bethlehem Foundation, or Doctors Without Borders.
Gill Brothers Funeral Chapel 612-861-6088 www.gillbrothers.com.
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Cynthia Putnam
February 24, 2022
Is this Dr. Kent Christensen? If so, he was the kindest Doctor I Ever Had!!!!! He told us about "Al's Oasis" for the Best Apple Pie. We actually got stuck there for 8 hours when the interstate closed. My kids went back into the kitchen and played games with the staff.
Thoughts to the family and friends. Cindy
Michael J Quinn, MD
February 23, 2022
I am a pediatrician in Casper, WY and had the distinct honor and privilege to know and work with Kent Christensen for about 20 years.. He was an excellent physician and ENT, and one of THE finest gentlemen I have ever met. If everyone had the character and integrity that he had, this world would be more of the paradise that we all should hope for. My sincere condolences to Marilyn and the rest of the family. You have lost truly one of a kind. Most sincerely, MJQ, MD
Joe and Betsy Vigneri
February 12, 2022
Our deepest sympathy to you Marilyn and all your family. Kent was the kindness and most thoughtful man we have known. His optimism was always refreshing and brought great joy to those who new him. The partnership with Joe was a blessing for both our husbands.
Blessings,
Betsy and Joe
Rose Rogers
February 11, 2022
I wish to express my sympathy to your family. I am a retired nurse who worked with Dr. Christensen at Casper Surgical Center for many years. A more sympathetic, skilled medical professional I have never seen before. It was such a pleasure knowing him and working beside him. May he rest in peace!
Peter
February 8, 2022
Brad sorry to hear about your dad passing. My prayers are with your family
Cindy J Lash
February 3, 2022
On behalf of the CARE TEAM at West Side Christian Church, we want to offer our deepest sympathy at the passing of your father, Brent! It certainly sounds like it was our loss at never having met him! Much love from your church!
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